Department Coordinator – Cambridge, MA ($65,000 – $80,000/year)

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000/year. Weekly pay, fast interview, quick response.

ProPivotal is building a pipeline of strong candidates for Department Coordinator roles at universities and research institutions in Cambridge, MA. If you thrive in a fast-moving academic environment and love keeping a department running smoothly, we want to hear from you.

• Work where it matters. Support faculty, researchers, and staff at some of the most respected institutions in the country -- right in the heart of Cambridge's academic corridor.
• Variety every day. From scheduling and event coordination to budget tracking and communications, no two days look exactly the same.
• Get in the door fast. These roles move quickly -- many of our candidates go from first conversation to first day in under two weeks.
• Compensation listed above -- competitive for the Cambridge market with strong benefits at most institutions.
• A foot in the door. Department Coordinator roles at universities frequently lead to longer-term opportunities and career growth within higher ed administration.

What we're looking for:

• 2+ years of administrative or coordinator experience, ideally in a university, research, or professional services setting
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing competing priorities across a busy department
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; experience with systems like SAP, Concur, or university ERP platforms is a plus

Sound like you? Apply now -- our team reviews applications quickly and reaches out fast.